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Seasons/Availability
Grown in cooler regions of California, Savoy Spinach is available early spring through early summer.
Current Facts
Savoy spinach is an heirloom variety.
Description/Taste
Dark green in color, Savoy spinach has crinkled leaves and offers a very rich "green" flavor. Each leaf is five to six inches long and used as much for its appearance as for its taste. Savoy spinach has a more substantial, winter greens taste and texture than standard spinach.
Nutritional Value
Spinach is an excellent source of betacarotene, vitamin C and folate. Two cups raw chopped spinach contains about 13 calories.
Applications
Reminiscent of Swiss chard and similar to Bloomsdale spinach, both in flavor and size, this variety can be cooked for longer periods of time, and holds its shape and texture well. Ideal for sauteing and wilting, use as a substitute for collards, chard or kale. Pair with strong garlic and onion, dried fruits, citrus, pork, poultry and beef. Compliment this spinach's earthy flavor with aged cheeses, chiles, pomegranate seeds, nuts or eggs. Keep dry and refrigerated, then rinse very well before using.
Geography/History
This cool-season vegetable, Spinacia oleracea, belongs to the goosefoot family, Chenopodiaceae, and can be harvested as soon as it grows to an edible size. Growing well in the cooler regions of California, Savoy spinach is not suited to growing in warmer climates. Native to Persia, now Iran where it was known as aspanakh, today this vegetable thrives in the coastal areas of California.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Whisknladle | San Diego CA | 858-551-7575 |
| Saiko Sushi | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Hotel Palomar-Salt Box | San Diego CA | 619-515-4062 |
| Crab Catcher La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-454-9587 |
| Brooklyn Girl | San Diego CA | 619-296-4600 |
| La Costa Blue Fire | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Cucina Urbana | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront & Spa | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Herringbone | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0221 |
| Searsucker | San Diego CA | 619-233-7327 |
| Roy's San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-239-7697 |
| Bertrand at Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Roseville Cozinha | San Diego CA | 619-794-2192 |
| The Smoking Goat | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| J six | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Paradise Point Resort Baleen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| The Craftsman New American Tavern | Encinitas CA | 760-415-2380 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Mainstream Bar & Grill | Poway CA |
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